Another Newbie.....
Hello all. I've been floating in and out of the hobby for the past 25+ years. After a several year hiatus I'm back -- and with a new interest in pre-war. After many years of topping off sets started in my youth (prime time for me was 69-75) I undertook the building of a 1961 set from scratch. That was my version of "vintage".
A couple of months ago I started to get the itch again. My first endeavor was upgrading commons in my '61 set and sending in a bunch to get graded at PSA along with some opportunistic buys in a weak attempt at '33 Goudey in PSA 4. While kicking around on the internet I wound up at Old Cardboard. From there I found Scot Reader's, excellent, "Inside T206" and Net54. And I am hooked.
I am energized by how much there is to learn and have really enjoyed the process. In particular this board is a fantastic resource. The positive tone, welcoming attitude towards rookies and overall collegial atmosphere is wonderful. I look forward to being part of it.
As of this moment my MN is 20. But there's going to be increases in the coming week or two as I've completed 4 transactions on this board, await some lots from the recent SPC and Sterling auctions as well as some ebay wins. Of the 20 I have in hand my favorite is the Tris Speaker -- Polar Bear back in PSA 4.
I'll be travelling to the National this year and look forward to the opportunity to meet some of you.
Cheers,
John
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1933 Goudey PSA (47/240 4.20)
1909 - 1911 T206 Basic PSA (108/524 3.45)
1909 - 1911 T206 Piedmont 150 (50/156)
1909 - 1911 T206 Polar Bear (29/250)
1909 - 1911 T206 Basic Backs (9/16)
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